7 Best Internet Providers in Bailey, East Lansing, MI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bailey, East Lansing, MI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bailey, East Lansing, MI?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Bailey based on East Lansing customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bailey, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bailey, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bailey

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bailey Internet Providers

Based on 161 reviews from East Lansing internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Bailey residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.43 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. MetroNet wins for second-place in East Lansing, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 97.3% coverage in Bailey.

At a national level, based on 4177 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mercury Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bailey?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Bailey, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from MetroNet.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bailey

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bailey

Based on data reported by Bailey ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Bailey. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MetroNet. This indicates MetroNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bailey?

East Lansing customers rate XFINITY from Comcast as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. MetroNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bailey customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bailey, East Lansing, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bailey

Bailey Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Bailey below, including the metrics used and how Bailey compares to the rest of East Lansing and nation.

Bailey ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Bailey	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bailey that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.72%	59.74%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	5,047 Mbps	4,233 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bailey.	9.0	7.8	6.8

 

Bailey Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bailey	Michigan	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	2.3	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	21%	18%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	100%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	85%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	84%	78%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	84%	101%	76%

Bailey ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bailey is A, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bailey is high with a score of 85 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bailey have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bailey ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

92% of Bailey households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Bailey residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Bailey?

How Much Speed does a Bailey Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bailey is 2.7, which is larger than the East Lansing average of 2.3 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Bailey's average household income is $43,859 which is lower than the East Lansing average of $61,450 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Bailey also has 62% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the East Lansing average of 59%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 18% of residents in East Lansing who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bailey has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bailey households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 100% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bailey?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bailey?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Bailey is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MetroNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bailey is XFINITY.
• EarthLink, AT&T, HughesNet, Viasat, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Bailey, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Bailey compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bailey stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Bailey's A ISP Report Card and 85 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.